Monday, 30 August 2010

Spicy bean burgers

Syns per serving: Free on green
Serves 4

8oz dried haricot beans
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli
1/2 red pepper
1 egg
handful of coriander
3 tbsp low fat natural yogurt
salt and pepper

1. Soak the beans in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain, put the beans in a saucepan with fresh water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 1-1 1/4 hours until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Peel and chop the onion, peel and crush the garlic, deseed and chop the chilli, deseed and finely chop the pepper, beat the egg and chop the coriander.
3. Put the cooled beans in a food processor or blender, with the onion, garlic, chilli, red pepper, egga dn coriander. Blend until smooth then stir in the yogurt. Season, the chill in the fridge for 20mins.
4. Divide the burgers mixture into 8 portions, and mould into a burger shape. Grill for about 4-5 mins on each side, or until golden brown and slightly charred. Serve with potato wedges and garden peas.

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